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Musings about Software Development

English - Communication, Project Management, It And Measurement
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Musings about Software Development · 1W ago

Trust and Verify are the (IT) Elephants in the room

As a party involved in some aspect of software development, why do you think projects are so hard?  Millions of dollars in research work to solve this question, with the result being new models, agile approaches and standards, all intended … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 2W ago

Spice Conference

Spice Conference. Please join us for the Software Process Improvement Capability dEtermination conference! May 29-31, 2012 Palma de Mallorca SPAIN. Everyone welcome! Filed under: certified scope manager (CSM), ISO, ISO/IEC standards, IT future, IT industry, Scope Management, software development
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Musings about Software Development · 3W ago

Whats behind Project Success: Process or People?

Depending on who or what you read, most software and systems projects (over 50%) end up as unsuccessful/failures:  over budget, late, and/or fail to meet the user needs.  As a worldwide phenomenon, studies continue to expound on why projects fail … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 1M ago

Calling the Universe on Short Notice… Do you have a rental property in Sarasota?

I apologize that this post is not about software development or process improvement, and I hope you will permit me this indulgence to post a personal plea today… I believe in miracles and I need one for my son and … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 1M ago

Spice Conference

  Spice Conference. Filed under: certified scope manager (CSM), Change
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Musings about Software Development · 2M ago

How Do You "Sell" Quality?

Reblogged from Quality and Innovation: In his March 2012 question to the ASQ Influential Voices, CEO Paul Borawski presents a question that he deals with regularly – and that industry has been challenged with for several decades: “How do I … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 2M ago

A Lean Journey: 10 Characteristics of a Good Measure and 7 Pitfalls to Avoid

A Lean Journey: 10 Characteristics of a Good Measure and 7 Pitfalls to Avoid. Filed under: Articles Tagged: functional size measurement, metrics, process improvement, software development
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Musings about Software Development · 2M ago

Walking on Eggshells – a Normal part of Business?

We have all been there – walking on eggshells to avoid outbursts from  a boss, co-worker, or client.  So we skirt the issue, pretend the bad behavior doesn’t exist, ignore the problem, and spend extra time planning how to present … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 3M ago

Function Points for Mere Mortals… Part 1: NOT Rocket Science

Does this sound familiar?  Your project completed under the “radar” (no major mishaps) and management wants more, more, more!  As part of the quest for faster, better, cheaper, someone in management decides that you ought to be reporting metrics and … Continue reading →
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Musings about Software Development · 4M ago

Childproof your Metrics Program…

As a new parent years ago, I remember childproofing household dangers like electrical outlets, and raising adult objects above my children’s reach.  Over the years, new hazards appeared and it took planning to stay a step ahead to prevent injury … Continue reading →
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